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Holidays in Tenerife

Winter sun, a volcano with a cable car and some of Europe's best water parks. Here's what Tenerife is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.

BEST FOR🏖️ Beach, 🥾 Nature & hiking, 🧘 Relax & spa
NIGHTS AWAY7
BUDGET££
BEST MONTHSOct–Mar
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Tenerife at a glance

FLIGHT FROM LONDON
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TIME DIFFERENCE
SAME TIME AS THE UK
CURRENCY
EURO (€)
ENTRY
NO VISA FOR SHORT STAYS
PLUGS
TYPE C / F · 230V

The EU is bringing in new entry checks, so check the rules on GOV.UK before you book.

When to go

  1. JANWinter sun, best time to go
  2. FEBWinter sun, best time to go
  3. MARWarm, best time to go
  4. APREaster, busy, a good time to go
  5. MAYWarm, a good time to go
  6. JUNWarm, a good time to go
  7. JULHot, busy, a good time to go
  8. AUGHot, busy, a good time to go
  9. SEPWarm sea, a good time to go
  10. OCTWarm, best time to go
  11. NOVWinter sun, best time to go
  12. DECWinter sun, best time to go

Tenerife is warm all year, which makes it a favourite for winter sun and February half term. Summer is hot and busy with school holidays. The south is sunnier and drier than the green north.

Things to do with the family

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Mount Teide cable car

Ride up Spain's highest mountain to a moonscape of old lava. Book ahead.

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Siam Park

A Thai-themed water park often voted the best in the world.

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Whale and dolphin trip

Pilot whales live off the south coast all year and are seen on most trips.

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Loro Parque

A big animal park in Puerto de la Cruz, with penguins and parrots.

FREE

Playa de las Teresitas

A long golden beach in the north with calm water.

FREE

Teno and Masca

Hairpin mountain roads, cliffs and a tiny village in the north-west.

Tenerife: common questions

Is Tenerife good for a family holiday?

Yes. It's an easy, warm, four-and-a-half-hour flight, with plenty of family hotels, water parks and calm beaches.

How many nights do you need?

A week is typical. Hiring a car for a day or two lets you see Teide and the north.

Do UK families need a visa?

No, Tenerife is part of Spain, so British passport holders can visit for up to 90 days in any 180 without a visa. New EU entry checks are being brought in, so check GOV.UK before you travel.

North or south?

The south has the sunniest weather and most family resorts. The north is greener and more traditional, with more cloud.

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